I chose Doug Kramer to be my next subject for an interview for Bandera for the simple reason that he is currently playing well. This is in stark contrast when Doug was a bench warmer with Ginebra not so long ago.
The thing that strikes me the most about Doug Kramer's story is how we sometimes wish for something which turns out to be not the right thing for us. Like most PBA players, Doug wanted to be a part of the most popular team in the PBA. But as it turned out, his career nearly ended when he became a player of the most popular ballclub in the country. He was benched too often that he only logged in a total of 50 minutes of playing time for the whole season for Ginebra. He was even placed on the reserve list at one point.
But Doug Kramer never lost faith in God and continued to work hard at his game. He worked on his weaknesses and further honed his skills. When Air21 brought him back to its fold, he was ready to answer the call of duty. He was given the playing minutes that he needed to show what he can do for the team. In the process, he registered career highs in his last year with Air21.
In his first game with his new team, Rain or Shine, Doug Kramer posted a new career high in scoring. Things are certainly going well now for the former Ateneo player who continues to draw strength from God. When asked what he can assure the fans of his team and the PBA, Doug promises to play his best in every game and to try to give glory to God in whatever situation he may be in. His commitment to basketball and unwavering faith in God certainly make Doug Kramer a true winner in every sense of the word.
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